JUDGMENT :

ANIRUDDHA SINGH, J.

1. Heard Sri Shiv Nath Singh, learned Senior Advocate assisted by Sri Sheo Ram Singh and Sri. Rajesh Kumar, learned counsel for the appellant as well as Sri Mayank Mishra, learned Brief Holder for the State and perused the record.

2. This criminal appeal has been preferred by appellants Ramesh and Vikramaditya alias Dhelai under Section 374(2), Cr.P.C. against judgment and order dated 23.1.2008 passed by Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court No. 4, Azarhgarh passed in Session Trial No. 82 of 2001 (State v. Ramesh and another) arising out of Case Crime No. 10 of 1998, Police Station Maharajganj, District Azamgarh whereby Ramesh and Vikramaditya alias Dhelai were convicted under sections 307/34, 325/34, 323/34, 504, IPC and sentenced to six years imprisonment with fine of Rs. 2000/- each under section 307/34, IPC, three years' imprisonment with fine of Rs. 1000/- each under section 325/34, IPC, six months' imprisonment each under section 323/34, IPC and six months' imprisonment each under section 504, IPC. In default in deposition of fine, they have to undergo additional six months' imprisonment. All the sentences shall run concurrently.

3. In the nut